Upcoming summer concerts 2024: A roundup of performances happening across the globe.
Lucky for you, there are numerous options available! If you happen to be in London in August, you can go to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. And if you're in Japan this July, you can catch K-pop group TXT's performance across the country. These are just two of many concert options for you throughout the summer months of June, July, and August, no matter where in the world you are. Below is a comprehensive list of upcoming concerts to check out. Let's rock!
- Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour - Europe, UK Taylor Swift recently updated her setlist to include songs from her new album "The Tortured Poets Department." Swift's Eras Tour is traveling around Europe and the UK this summer before returning to North America in October.
- The Beach Boys: The Endless Summer Gold Tour - North America "Full House" actor John Stamos will be performing with The Beach Boys on various summer dates as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of their 1974 "Endless Summer" album.
- Olivia Rodrigo: Guts World Tour - Europe, North America Olivia Rodrigo is performing songs from her 2023 album "Guts." A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit her Fund 4 Good, which aims to support a future where all women, girls, and people seeking reproductive health freedom.
- Tomorrow X Together (TXT): Act: Promise World Tour - North America, Japan K-pop supergroup Tomorrow X Together, also known as TXT, made history in 2023 by becoming the first K-pop act to headline Lollapalooza in Chicago. This summer, they'll be performing across select cities in the US and Japan.
- Tyla: The Tyla Tour - North America, Europe After winning a Grammy for best African music performance with her song "Water," Tyla is playing various music festivals across the US and Europe this year. The 22-year-old South African artist is having a standout year with her Afropop/R&B sounds charting on Billboard.
- Chris Stapleton: The All-American Road Show Tour - North America Country rocker Chris Stapleton has a great lineup of supporting acts, including Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, and Lainey Wilson, among others, on various North American dates.
- Foo Fighters: The Everything or Nothing at All Tour - UK, North America This tour kicks off after the Foo Fighters lost their longtime and beloved drummer, Taylor Hawkins, in 2022. Their new drummer, Josh Freese, has taken his place in the band, and they released their latest album "But Here We Are" last year.
- Rolling Stones: The Hackney Diamonds '24 Tour - North America Rolling Stones lead singer and cultural icon Mick Jagger is still going strong at 80, along with musicians Keith Richards (also 80) and Ronnie Wood (76). The Stones are near the end of their world tour, so catch them before they say their final goodbyes in July.
- Pearl Jam: Dark Matter Tour - UK, Europe, North America, Australia Pearl Jam's lead singer Eddie Vedder, with his signature gritty and powerful vocals, leads this memorable live music experience. The band is playing their most popular hits along with tracks from their latest album "Dark Matter," released in April.
- Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2024 Tour - Europe, UK, North America After postponing several dates due to health issues, Bruce Springsteen and his band are back on the road in full swing. This tour, which began in 2022, will be documented in an upcoming Disney+ documentary called "Road Diary," set to debut in October.
- Robert Plant and Alison Krauss: Can't Let Go Tour - North America The combination of Alison Krauss' soft bluegrass vocals and Robert Plant's Led Zeppelin-style wails creates a beautiful and introspective concert experience. The musicians are performing songs from their two Americana albums, 2021's "Raise the Roof" and 2007's "Raising Sand," along with a few Zeppelin tunes.
- Janet Jackson: Together Again Tour - North America Janet Jackson will bring everyone "together again" this summer with encore dates after her successful tour of the same name last year. Kicking off in the US in June, rapper Nelly will be Jackson's opening act.
- Green Day: The Saviors Tour - Europe, UK, North America Green Day is celebrating the 20th anniversary of "American Idiot" and the 30th anniversary of "Dookie" by playing both albums in their entirety, as well as some tracks from their new album "Saviors." The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and the Linda Lindas are Green Day's supporting acts during their North American leg.
- Third Eye Blind: Summer Gods Tour 2024 - North America This concert will provide a nostalgic summer experience for millennials. Third Eye Blind is headlining the Summer Gods Tour with Yellowcard as the supporting act.
Alanis Morissette: Moonlight TourLocation: North AmericaAlanis Morissette is getting ready to hit the road once again, performing her timeless classics for fans this time around with special guests Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Morgan Wade. The majority of her concerts will be held in the United States, but she'll be stopping by Toronto in July for one show.
Foreigner and Styx: Rock Cruise TourLocation: North AmericaGet ready for a night of rock 'n' roll with Styx and Foreigner as they deliver a high-energy show full of hits from their legendary '70s and '80s careers. Don't forget to bring your Aqua Net, it's going to be a wild party. John Waite will be joining them as a special guest.
P!NK: Summer Aerial ShowLocation: UK, Europe, North AmericaPrepare to be amazed as P!nK takes to the skies, singing her powerful anthems and performing an aerial act that rivals a Cirque du Soleil show. You'll be blown away by her talented performance.
Kings of Leon: Let's Have Fun TourLocation: UK, Europe, North AmericaThe indie rock band Kings of Leon are hitting the stage with tracks from their latest album, "Can We Please Have Fun." Phantogram will be opening for them starting on August 14.
Blink-182: We're Back Golden Days TourLocation: North America, UKAfter a reunion in 2022 and the release of their 2023 album "One More Time," Blink-182 is back in action. Pierce the Veil will be supporting them throughout all US dates.
Jennifer Lopez: This Is Me... Now TourLocation: North AmericaCatch Jennifer Lopez perform songs from her newest album "This Is Me... Now" and the accompanying documentary "This Is Me... Now: A Love Story." The concert is bound to be full of her greatest hits like "Jenny From the Block," "I'm Real," and "Let's Get Loud."
Kid Cudi: Insano TourLocation: North AmericaKid Cudi is bringing his new albums "Insano" and "Insano (Nitro Mega)" to life on stage, with special guest Pusha T joining him for all North American tour dates.
Earth, Wind & Fire, Lionel Richie, and Chicago: Heart & Soul Tour, 2024Location: North AmericaGet ready to boogie down as the '70s iconic band Earth, Wind & Fire tours with Lionel Richie in May and June, followed by Chicago starting in July. Don't forget those platform shoes, you're going to want to dance to their classics like "September" and "Saturday in the Park."
Future and Metro Boomin: We Don't Trust You TourLocation: North AmericaRappers Future and Metro Boomin are teaming up for a tour of their debut collaborative album "We Don't Trust You," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and has spent eight weeks on the US chart.
Usher: Past, Present, Future World TourLocation: North AmericaFresh from his electric Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, Usher is taking his Las Vegas residency show on the road this summer, kicking things off in his hometown of Atlanta. The tour will go into 2025 and end in the spring.
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- The upcoming summer entertainment scene is filled with an array of concerts, including Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and The Beach Boys' Endless Summer Gold Tour, which promises to be a rocking good time for music lovers worldwide.
- If you're looking for something beyond music, consider checking out the highly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe film, expected to premiere this summer, offering an exciting blend of entertainment and action for movie enthusiasts everywhere.
Source: edition.cnn.com
